Gabonese Sorrel
- Product number: 225995
- Origin: Central Africa
- Latin: Rumex abyssinicus
RARE IMPORT!
This Sorrel from Central Africa is a very useful plant there because it is very drought-resistant and also produces a lot due to its abundant growth. In Northern Europe, we use the plant as an annual, but with some extra protection, the plants will sprout again in the spring. The arrow-shaped leaves grow very large on nutritious, moist soil and are wonderfully tender! Briefly cooked or used raw in a stew: delicious and healthy (provided it is not eaten every day, just like rhubarb). The (usually red) stems are chewed like sugar cane due to their soft-sweet taste. A dye and additive are made from the roots to colour butter yellower and protect it from curdling. The abundant flowering is flaming red if the plant is in full sun and doesn't get too much water.
The plant also has many medicinal uses, see the internet.
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Latin: Rumex abyssinicus
Dutch: Rabarberzuring
Also known as: Gabonese Sorrel
English: Rhubarb Sorrel
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- Flower colour: Flaming red
- Origin: Central Africa
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Rumex abyssinicus
- Dutch: Rhubarb sorrel
- Also known as: Gabonese Sorrel
- English: Rhubarb Sorrel
